5 Ayurvedic mocktails

5 Ayurvedic mocktails

Cool off and boost your immunity this season with ayurvedic mocktails. Says ayurvedic physician Dr Smita Naram, founder, Ayushakti Ayurved Centre, "What makes these mocktails ayurvedic is the combination of ingredients used. Ayurvedic mocktails are digested, absorbed and converted into energy very quickly, and are tasty as well as healthy."

These combos replenish nutrients that the body loses during the day and nourishes it with antioxidants. To illustrate their potency, Dr Naram cites an example of a patient from Australia who was diagnosed with pre-cancerous soft tissue nodules in her breast. "I put her on a fasting regimen along with high doses of juices - carrot, pomegranate, spinach and apple - strong in antioxidants. After only two months of her new regimen, her mammogram showed that all the soft tissue nodules had disappeared."

Chop the white pumpkin, carrot and beetroot into cubes. Blend in a juicer. Strain the juice. Stir in the khus and rose syrups. Garnish with rose petals.

2)Melon melon

Benefits- Helpful in reducing urinary infections and inflammation. Watermelon is a natural source of the most powerful antioxidants provided by nature. It is a good source of vitamins C and A, and is rich in electrolytes, sodium and potassium, which we lose through perspiration. Muskmelon has a significant amount of dietary fibre, making it good for those suffering from constipation.

Ingredients

- 200 gm watermelon
- 150 gm musk melon
- 1 tsp rose syrup

Method

Chop the watermelon and musk melon and blend in a juicer. Add rose syrup. Stir well. Garnish with a piece of watermelon.

3)Banana thandai

Benefits- This mocktail is cooling and acts as an energy booster. Bananas are high in iron, which helps the body's haemoglobin function.